How much does a genetic counselor make in Wisconsin?
$92,170a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in Wisconsin. That is $44.31 an hour or $7,681 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.31
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,090Median: $92,170Highest 10%: $112,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,090 | $26.49 | |
| 25th | $82,660 | $39.74 | |
| Median | $92,170 | $44.31 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.86 | |
| 90th | $112,300 | $53.98 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,000 |
| Madison, WI | $89,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for genetic counselors.
| 21. Maryland | $94,050 |
| 22. South Carolina | $93,600 |
| 23. North Carolina | $93,570 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $92,170 |
| 25. Indiana | $89,640 |
| 26. Michigan | $84,970 |
| 27. Missouri | $83,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $44.31 ($92,170 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $92,170 against $100,000 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for genetic counselor pay?
Wisconsin ranks 24 of 28 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays genetic counselors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $102,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.